Designed to be the tallest statue in Indonesia, this statue is inspired by a Hindu story about Garuda’s search for Tirta Amrita, the elixir of life. According to this story, Garuda agreed to be ridden by Vishnu in exchange for the right to use the elixir to free his enslaved mother. The monument was completed on July 31, 2018, and inaugurated by Indonesian President Joko Widodo on September 22, 2018.[3][4] It is the tallest statue of a Hindu deity and the tallest statue in Indonesia.
The statue is projected to encompass the landscape with a visibility of up to 20 km, making it visible from Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua, and Tanah Lot. The Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue symbolizes the mission of saving the environment and the world. Made of a 4,000-ton copper and steel alloy, the statue is 76 meters high and 66 meters wide.
GWK Cultural Park not only offers the beauty of the magnificent statue, but also various other facilities and attractions. In this cultural park area, there are several open-air theaters that are often used for art and cultural performances. In addition, GWK Cultural Park is also the location for various international events that are often held here. GWK Cultural Park has hosted a number of large events / With adequate capacity and facilities, GWK is able to host large-scale events that attract visitors from all over the world, making it a center of cultural and entertainment activities in Bali.
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